Defendant in stabbing case applies for inpatient stay in drug treatment

By Ella Munnelly
– 17 September 2024
Daily Stories | Stabbings | Suspects |

A defendant in a stabbing case requested admission to an inpatient drug program at a Sept. 17 hearing before D.C. Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.

On February 29, Tina Calhoun, 65, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. She was involved in a stabbing attack that occurred on November 7, 2023 in the 2300 block of 4th Street, NE. One person sustained injuries in the incident.

She was sentenced to one year of probation; a twelve-month prison sentence was suspended on April 30.

After Calhoun failed to appear for a status hearing on August 29, a warrant was issued and she was arrested.

Calhoun's defense attorney, Bryan Bookhard, said she has complied with the terms of her probation so far, adding that her placement had been difficult, which led to the lapse. Calhoun had previously completed an inpatient program without any problems.

Bookhard requested that Calhoun be placed in an inpatient program.

However, prosecutors asked Judge Arthur to revoke her release because inpatient programs were not safe and there were concerns that Calhoun would not comply with the conditions.

During sentencing on April 30, Calhoun was ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment, mental health care, drug treatment, drug testing and grief counseling as a result of her conviction.

Judge Arthur ordered that Calhoun be detained and evaluated to determine if she is eligible for inpatient treatment.

Her probation officer told Judge Arthur that he would send her a referral as soon as he received the paperwork from DC Jail.

The parties will meet again on September 24.